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Microsoft Word Using JAWS – Part 2

JAWS is a screen-reading software.

This course is designed for individuals who will be teaching a student with a visual impairment how to use Microsoft Word using JAWS. This course uses Microsoft Word versions older than 2010. Participants must have already completed Part 1 of this workshop series.

Learn Advanced Skills for Microsoft Word

Proofread

Insert columns and tables

Use different styles

Learn Instructional Strategies

The workshop will cover lesson plans seven through twelve from the curriculum in Teaching Word Using JAWS for Windows from DeWitt & Associates. This is the book that is provided to participants in Part 1 of this workshop series. You will receive tip sheets and tactile graphics to enhance the lesson plans.

Participants

Who

Individuals working with students who are BVI, including:

Teachers and BVI teacher consultants

Paraprofessionals

Parents

College students

How Many

Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties: 4-8 participants

All other counties: 3-8 participants

Schedule

Ensure the minimum number of participants.

We will schedule the workshop in your area once there is interest from the minimum number of participants. Let us know if you need help to meet the minimum.

Once the workshop is scheduled, we will list it as an event and open registration to others who are interested.

The instructional days may be scheduled back-to-back or one week apart.

Day 1 (6 hours)

Day 2 (5 hours)

Equipment

MDE-LIO will provide computers for participants to use

Each participant should bring the book Teaching Word Using JAWS for Windows handed out in Part 1 of the workshop series

Credits

Request credits when scheduling the workshop.

State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs)

A 40-day wait period is required to schedule the workshop if SCECHs are requested

Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREPs)